Road debris, extreme temperature fluctuations, and auto accidents are a few common reasons that windshields break. Regardless of why the fracture happened, you shouldn't wait to reach out to a professional for windshield repair or replacement. Here's a closer look at why time is of the essence and how a technician will help.

Why You Need Immediate Service After a Windshield Break

Driving with a cracked windshield is dangerous, as the fissure can create distortions in the glass and make it difficult to see the road clearly. Sunlight can also hit the crack and create a blinding glare. Continuing to drive with a broken windshield not only increases your risk of an accident but can also have legal consequences. In Indiana, for example, motorists are prohibited from operating vehicles with obstructed views of the road.  

There's also the risk the crack could spread the longer you wait to invest in repairs. When it rains, for instance, moisture gets into the crevice, and the pressure could create splinter cracks. Additional cracks further weaken the structural integrity of the glass, which means it could shatter if hit by debris while you're on the road. 

How Professionals Repair Broken Windshields

A technician will examine the break to determine the next steps to take. Windshield repair might be recommended for shallow cracks that are only a few inches in length or chips that don't penetrate the deeper glass layers. 

When beginning the repair, the professional will clean the glass to remove any dirt in the affected area. Next, they will inject resin into the chip or crack and apply a heat source so that the liquid expands and hardens. 

When cracks are deep, long, or branching out to different areas, windshield replacement is the best solution because a simple repair won't adequately restore integrity. Technicians will remove the old trim and glass panel, clean out the pinch weld—the area between the body of the car and where the windshield was—put urethane on the pinch weld, and then install the new auto glass.   

You have the right to select the glass company of your choice (not your insurance company), which is why you should reach out to GlassPro Inc. for windshield repair or replacement. The skilled and fully insured technicians service all makes and models and provide lifetime workmanship warranties. You can have your ride fixed in the shop, or a technician will come to your location anywhere in Indiana or the Cincinnati, OH, area. Learn more about how the team will restore the safety and value of your vehicle online, call (513) 874-6559 for an estimate, and share your feedback on Facebook.